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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.55, 2,656.71 and 675.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.55, 2,656.71 and 675.86 is: 1,012.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.55 : 2,656.71 = 675.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.55/2,656.71 = 675.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.55x = 2,656.71 × 675.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.55x = 1,795,550.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,550.74/1,772.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.98

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